Act of incorporation and constitution of the Church of the Redeemer, Halifax, Nova Scotia [microform] : in the jurisdiction of the Maine Universalist Convention, adopted June 29, 1873 : also bye-laws passed the 9th of April 1877 as assentedto by the Governor in Council

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ACT OF INOOKPORATION

AND

CONSTITUTION

OF THE

CHURCH OF THE REDEEM I'R.

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA.

IN THE

JURISDICTION OF THE MAINE UNIVERSALIST CONVENTIOV.

Adopted June 29, 1873.

ALSO

Bye-Laws Passed the 9th of April, 1877 . us
assented to hy the Governor in Council.

HALIFAX, N. S.
PRINTED BY JAMES BOWES & SONS, BEDFORD ROW

1877.

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AN ACT to Incorporate the Trustees of the "Church
• of the Redeemer," in the City of Halifax.

PA38ED 30th day OF April 1873.

Be it enacted by the Governor, Council, and Assembly,
as follows : —

I.— That William P. West, Francis C. Elliot, Joseph R.
Jennett, Cuthbe'-t C. Vaux, Donald ^Mitchell, William
Whytal, and G. Robie Dimock, and their successors in
office are hereby created a body politic and corporate,
under the title of " The Trustees of the Church of the
Redeemer," in Halifax.

II. — All real and personal Estate now vested in the
name or names of any person or persons for the use or
i^^ benefit of the said Church, is hereby vested in the said

trustees and the said trustees and their successors shall
have power to purchase, take and hold real and personal
Estate for the use of the said Church, to the value of eighty
thousand dollars.

III. — The trustees shall have power to sell, mortgage,
and conve}" the said real and Personal Estate.

IV. — When a vacanc}' shall occur in the trust from death,
refusal to act, or resignation, or when a majority of pew
holders shall desire the removal of any trustee, such
vacancy shall be filled and such removal shall be affected
by a vote of a majority of the pew holders present at a
meeting of which due notice shall be given from the pulpit
on Sunday, at least a week previoush", or by posting a
notice of the same on Ihe outside door of the Church edifice,
at least a v ook i)revious to such meeting, and such notice
shall speciiy the purpose of such meeting.

V. — P»ye laws made or amended by a majority of the pew
holders, when approved by the Governor in Council, shall
have the force and effect of law.

CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.

PREAMBLE:

Believint, in the Church as an association of Christian
believers, for religious culture and christian work, we
hereby unite for the formation of a Parish therein, and
adopt for our government the following Constitution and
Bve-laws : —

CON STITUTION.

ARTICLE I.

}^amc. — This organization heretofore known as ''The
First Univcrsalist Church of Halifax," shall hereafter be
designated as the Church of the Redeemer.

ARTICLE 11.

This Parish acknowledges itself part of the Univcrsalist
Church of America, recognizes the ecclesiastical authority
of the United States General Convention of Universalists,
and the jurisdiction of the Elaine Univcrsalist Convention ;

regards itself as pledged to enlist and co-operate in

such measures for raising funds and fostering and extend-
ing all the interests of the Church, as the General Conven-
tion may adopt or prescribe ; — and accedes to and shall
comply with the conditions of fellowship established by
the said General Convention; provided always, that all
monies raised in the Parisli be under its immediate con-
trol.

ARTICLE III.

Membership. — 1 . An expressed assent to the Confession
of Faith adopted by the General Convention of Universal-
ists, at Winchester, N. H., A. D., 1803, shall be essential
to membership in this parish, to wit :

Art. I— We beliGve that the Holy Scriptures of the Old
and New Testaments contain a revelation of the character
of God, and of the duty, interest, and final destination of
mankind.

Art. II. — AVe believe that there is one God, whose
nature is love, revealed in one Lord Jesus Christ by one
Holy Spirit of Grace, who will finally restore the whole
family of mankind to holiness and hiii)[)iness.

Art. III. — We believe that holiness and true happiness
are inseparably connected, and that believers ought to be
careful to maintain order, and practice good works for
these things are good and profitable unto men.

II- — Any person who assents to said Confession of
Faith and contributes to the support of the Parish, becomes
a member thereof, provided that a majority of members do
not object.

ARTICLE IV.

The Pastor. — No Minister shall be called to, or con-
tinue in, the Pastoral chcvge of this Parish unless he has
the fellowship of the General Convention.

II. — The Pastor shall be chosen by a majority of the
congregation at a meeting called for that purpose, and three
months notice shall be given on either side to terminate
the connection.

v.— BAFITSM.

While this Church does not regard Water Baptism as
essential to Christian discipleship, it recognizes its propriety
as a symbol ; and the Pastor, in case it shall be desired by
one admitted a member, shall administer it or cause it to
be administered in such form as may be preferred.

VI.— THE COMMUNION.

The Communion of the Lord's Supper shall be regularly
observed quarterly in each year, in the months of January,
April, July and October ; it being provided that its partici-
pation therein shall not be made obligatory upon any
member ; and further, that at every such ser^dce all present
who may feel it to be either a duty or a privilege to do so,
shall be invited to join in its observance.

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VII.— CHILDREN AND THE CHURCH.

1. Believing that Children are born into the Chnrch by
virtue of their birth of Christian parents, this Parish
regards it the dut}' of all christians to endeavor to train
their children in a consciousness of their Christian ol)ligu-
tion, and it recommends that they bring their children
forward for Baptism or dedication, as a token of the
recognition of this dut}-.

2. To this end the last Sundry in June of each year
shall, if pro'jticable, be observed as Children's Sunday.

Vni.— STATISTICS.

A Book or Register shall be provided, in which shall be
recorded b}' the Pastor, in the manner and form prescril)cd
by the laws of the General Convention, all Baptisms, Dedi-
cations, Marriages, Funerals, etc., performed or attended
by him, or b}- another for him.

IX.— GENERAL COMMITTEES.

The Parish shall be divided in the following General
Committees, wliich shall l)e appointed by the Pastor and
Vestry, annually, on the first Sunday in April, viz : Com-
mittee on Hospitality ; Committee on Visitation ; Commit-
tee on Sunday School and Missions.

The Committee on Hospitality shall seek out the stran-
gers in the Parish, call upon them, introduce them to the
Pastor and 'nembers of the congregation, and endeavor to
make them feel that the}' are among friends.

The Committee on Visitation shall visit the sick in their
respective districts, — do all in their power for their com-
fort,— devise and put in operation such means as they
deem suitable to reach and help the needy, and report the
cases to the Pastor. The}- shall also endeavor to make
the acquaintance of all the members of the congi-egation
who reside in their respective districts, call upon every
person, and exert themselves to unite the Parish as one
great family.

The Committee on Sunday School and Missions shall be
charged with the superintendence of these great depart-
ments of Christian work in the Parish. They shall visit the
Sunday School as often as once a quarter, and report on

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its ponditlon at the qnartorly incotin<;' of tlio Society. They
shall also interest themselves In the establishment of INIis-
sion Snnday Schools, distribution of Hoc^ks and Tracts, and
in all other work which relates to the spread of the Ciospel
and the <;()od of man.

These Committees shall adopt such re<j;ulations and plan
of organization as shall seem to them a(lvisable, shall kee^)
a full record of their work, and be ready to report at any
regular meeting of the Society, at the request of the pre-
siding ollicer.

X.— QUARTERLY MEETINGS.

The l*arish shall hold regular quarterly meetings for the
purpose of hearing reports of the above named Connnit-
tees, and the transaction of business connected therewith,
on the tlrst Sunday in the months of January, Ai)ril, July
and October of each year, at three o'clock in the afternoon.

BYE-LAWS.

At a meeting of the pew-holders in the "Church of the
Redeemer," held on Monday evening, the 9th April, 1877,
the following bye-laws were unanimously adopted for its
regulation and management, from and after such time as
they shall be approved by His Excellency the Lieutenant
Governor and Her Majesty's Council : —

Article I. — The members of this Parish shall meet
annually on the second Tuesday of January, of which meet-
ing notice shall be given from the pulpit of the Church on
the two Sabbaths next preceeding the said meeting.

Article II. — At said meeting, the officers of the
Parish for the year ensuing shall be elected, the reports
of the officers for the preceding year shall be presented,
and all business relating to the interests of the Parish
transacted.

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AuTicLK III. — The order of hiisiiiess to be observed in
said I'iirisli luL'etiiig shall he as follows.

1. l{eadiii<^ of minutes of previous meeting.

2. Report of Chairman of Vestr}'.
.*}. Heport of Secret arv of V^estrv.
4. Report of Treasurer of Vestrv.

f). Re[)()rt of Superintendent of Sunday School.
Thesi! reports to be received and considered in like order,
and nuist be considered clause by clause, if an^' member of
the Tarish reriuires it.

(). Klection of Ollicers.

7. Election of Trustees.

H. Miscellaneous business.

AuTicLE IV. — AVhenever seven members shall, by a
written recpiisition, ask the Chairman to call a meeting;
for an}' specilic purjiose, lo be named in the re(|uisition,
such special meetin<ic shall be called by the Chairman,
notice of which shall l)e uiven from the puli)it on the
Sabbath previous to such meeting.

The Chairman may also call such special meeting by
order of the Vestry, if it shall be deciued necessary, and
notice shall be given as above.

AitricLE V. — Twelve members shall constitute a quorum
at any Parish meeting.

AuTiCLE VI. — The otlicers of the Parish shall be a Chair-
man, a Secretar}', a Treasurer, two Deacons and a Super-
intendent of Sunda}' School, who, together with three
other members chosen for that purpose, shall constitute
the Vestry.

Article VII. — Such officers shall hold office for one
3'ear only ; provided always that any member may be re-
elected to the same office at all times.

Article VIII. — The officers shall be chosen on the
annual meeting, and such election shall be by ballot, unless
it is the unanimous desire of the meeting that the election
be b}' acclamation.

Article IX. — Five officers and members, and not less,
shall constitute a quorum of the Vestr}-.

Article X. — The duties of the officers shall be as fol-
lows : —

1. Of the Chairman. — He shall preside at all meetings
of the Parish and Vestry, and appoint all connnittees.

unless otlicrwiso ordered. In liis absence, a C'hainnan,
pro. <cm., shall be appointed.

2. Of the S<t)'el((n/. He shall keep correct minutes of
the proceedinjis at all nieetinjzs of the Parish or Vestry :
notify all olllcers and comniitteea of their election : «jive
due notice of all meetings of the l*arish or its ojlicers ;
attest all orders drawn on the Treasurer ; have the custody
of all the books, i)apers, &c'., bclon<2;in,i; to the Parish, the
custody of wiiich is not otherwise provided for, an<l faith-
ftilly deliver the same to his successor, lie shall prepare
the rei)orts which the Parish is required to make by the
laws of the (icneral Convention, and perform such other
duties as the Parish or Vestry may from time to time pre-
scri!)e. lie shall record in a book, to be kept for that pur-
pose, the names and a(Mress of the members of this Parish.

;>. Of fite Tvi-Hsii )•(■)'. He shall receive all moneys be-
lonj^iiii^; to the Parish, and shall pay all orders duly drawn
upon hiui. \W- shall kee}) faithful accounts of his transac-
tions in the books of the Parish, which shall 1)e annually
examined by a conunittee appointed for that purpose, and
shall make a report to the annual meeting. He shall have
the custody of all the title pai)ers or evidence of other
proi)erty belonging to the Parish, and shall deliver the
same to his successor.

4. Of the Vcsti'ij. It shall be their duty to let the pews
and provid(^ for the collection of all revenues of the Paiish ;
to make suitable i)rovision for the comfort and convenience
of the congregation, and attend generally to all interests of
the Parish ; but they shall have no authorit}- to transfer
real estate, nor to contract for any repairs or alteration of
the propert}' of the Parish, the expense of which shall
exceed the sum of two hundred dollars, without express
power given for that purpose l)y a Parish meeting.

They shall meet on the fourth da}- next succeeding their
election, to enter upon the duties of their office, and shall
hold regular monthly meetings, and also special meetings,
at such times as shall seem to them expedient.

At their first meeting, a committee of three shall be
ajjpointed, to be called the House Committee, who shall,
under the direction, and with the approval of the Vestry,
have the immediate supervision and care of the Church
building.

. A committee of three shall also be appointed, of whom
the Secretar}- shall be Chairman, to be called the Pew

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Committee, who shall, under the direction, and with the
approval of the Vestry, let the pews and sittings in the
Church building, collect the revenue of the Parish, and pay
it over to the Treasurer, taking his receipt therefor. Said
committee shall keep faithful accounts of their transactions,
which shall be annually audited and reported to the Vestr}'.

Article XI. — No one shall be allowed to vote on any
question at a Parish meeting whether the same be a regular
annual or a special meeting, save members of the Parish ;
and no one shall be deemed a member of such Parish who
has not paid his or her pew rent up to the end of the
second quarter next preceding such meeting, and no per-
son, not so qualified to vote, shall be eligil^le to hold any
office or sit on the Vestr}'.

TRUSTEES.

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Article XII. — The Trustees appointed under the Act
of Incorporation, passed the noth day of April, 1873,
shall continue in office up to the date of the next annual
Parish meeting, on the second Tuesday of January, 1878.

Article XIII. — Any retiring Trustee shall at all times
be eligible for re-election.

Article XIV. — The Trustees of the Church of the Re-
deemer shall hold all property, real and personal, belonging
to the said Church, and shall have power to purchase, take
and hold real and personal estate for the 'ise of said Church,
within the powers of the Act of Incorporation ; and they
shall have poA7er to sell, mortgage, oi otherwise convej'
the said real and personal estate.

Article XV. — No article of these bye-laws, or any
part thereof, shall be altered, amended or repealed except
by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at any
regularly called meeting, and after notice of such altera-
tion, amendment or repeal has been given at the next
preceding regular meeting. But any bye-law may be sus-
pended during any one meeting of the Parish by a vote of
three-fourths of the members present.

F. C. Elliot,

Chairman.

G. R. DiMocK,

Seeretary.
(Approved.) A. G. Archibald,

Lieut. -Oovernor.

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